The Gel Kayano is a maximalist road running shoe family using Gel and Lite-Show technology from ASICS.
Its support type is designated as stability, meaning that it's designed for runners with overpronation. The latest model in the family is the ASICS Gel Kayano 29.
Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 10% of running shoes today.
![]() Now viewing ASICS Gel Kayano 25 Lite-Show | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
bestDeal | Show prices | |||||
priceBand | Price band | |||||
released | Released | Nov 2024 | ||||
expertReviewScore | Expert Review Score | | | | | |
Weight | WeightM: 337 g W: 278 g | 357 g | M: 303 g W: 266 g | M: 283 g W: 227 g | M: 335 g W: 278 g | M: 298 g W: 252 g |
Forefoot | ForefootM: 12 mm W: 11 mm | 24 mm | 29 mm | 27 mm | 33 mm | 30 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe dropM: 10 mm W: 13 mm | 12 mm | 10 mm | 12 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm |
Heel | HeelM: 22 mm W: 24 mm | 36 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 41 mm | 38 mm |
Brand | BrandASICS | Brooks | Brooks | Brooks | Mizuno | New Balance |
Pronation Type | Pronation TypeOverpronation | OverpronationSevere overpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | Maximalist | ComfortableMaximalist | Maximalist | ComfortableMaximalist | ComfortableMaximalist |
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Techs | TechsASICS GelASICS Lite-Show | New Balance Fresh Foam | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ | Sustainable | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadDaily runningStabilityLow arch |
Characteristics | |
---|---|
Sports | Running (+2152) |
Terrain | Road (+1445) |
Usages | Daily running (+1200) |
Brand | ASICS (+265) |
Support Type | Stability (+223) |
Pronation Type | Overpronation (+209) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+1167) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+215) |
Materials | Reflective (+235) |
Techs | ASICS Gel (+143)ASICS Lite-Show (+4) |
Events | 10k (+715)Half marathon (+715)Marathon (+715) |
Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ (+260) |
Colorways | Black, Mid Grey Illusion Blue |
Specifications | vs Average | |
---|---|---|
Model | 25 Lite-Show | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 337 g W: 278 g | |
Heel to toe drop | M: 10 mm W: 13 mm | |
Heel | M: 22 mm W: 24 mm | |
Forefoot | M: 12 mm W: 11 mm |